A brief history of the iconic ensemble and a preview of next month’s A Chanticleer Christmas.

One of the foremost interpreters of J.S. Bach, shares his approach to singing what is considered to be the most technically and intellectually challenging music in the vocal repertoire.

COT Music Director Lidiya Yankovskaya joins Oliver to preview Karol Szymanowski’s benchmark opera receiving it’s Chicago premiere this month.

The leading American bel canto specialist on singing Rossini, Donizetti, and Bellini, and welcoming new audiences with his Lawrence Brownlee & Friends concerts.

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The American soprano, starring in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s upcoming Le Comte Ory, joins Oliver to discuss her new album of Handel cantatas.

Jacob Perry, acclaimed for his interpretations of Baroque and Renaissance repertoire, previews his upcoming performance of Monteverdi’s 1610 Vespers with Apollo’s Fire.

The American tenor previews his upcoming debut solo album with pianist Madeline Slettedahl, “No Choice But Love.”

Rolando Villazón’s ‘Mozart and the Women,’ is a concert with soprano Emily Pogorelc, pianist Marie-Sophie Hauzel, and the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Elias Grandy.

The Director of Music at St. Thomas Church shares the history of the ensemble in advance of their October concert in Chicago.

The acclaimed mezzo-soprano of Argentinian descent shares her passion art song in Spanish.

The American mezzo-soprano tells the story of singing Mahler’s Kindertotenlieder with San Francisco Symphony as the symphony’s first concert after 9/11.

The American countertenor on his new album dedicated to music composed for Senesino.

An interview with members of the revered British vocal ensemble.

A survey of great tenors known for their interpretations of Verdi. Russell Thomas stars the title role Verdi’s Ernani which opens the 2022-23 season of Lyric Opera of Chicago.

The American soprano, a Baroque specialist, stars in next week’s broadcast of ‘Almira’ from Boston Early Music Festival.

The American soprano joins Oliver to discuss her signature repertoire and her new album “Rachel.”

An oasis of immersive study and performance for emerging artists.

The American tenor discusses his approach to 17th and 18th century repertoire.

Review some of the most common terms used to describe the art of singing.

Celebrating some of the best American singers including Jan DeGaetani, Roberta Alexander, and Rockwell Blake.

The South Korean countertenor on his core Baroque opera repertoire, Cecilia Bartoli impersonation, and upcoming world premiere.

A Pride Month episode which sheds light on some of opera’s hidden queer moments.

The German baritone discusses his two new lieder recordings with pianist Joseph Middleton.

Highlights from the magical opera which adapts Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.